2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2005 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 346 kg more than 2005 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Fabia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Skoda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |
